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Counselor Meet and Greet Bingo

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Lesson Plan

Counselor Meet and Greet Bingo

Build rapport with the counselor

This lesson involves an interactive bingo game designed to help students learn interesting facts about their counselor while also sharing about themselves. This session fosters a friendly and approachable image of the counselor, helping students feel more comfortable seeking guidance and support. By engaging in this activity, students will develop communication skills and build a sense of community within the classroom.

Audience

11th Grade Students

Time

45 mins

Approach

Build rapport with the counselor

Materials

Bingo Cards, Pens, and Prizes for Bingo Winners

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Welcome students and introduce the purpose of the session.
  • Explain that the goal is to learn more about the counselor and each other through a fun bingo game.
  • Briefly outline the rules of the bingo game.

Step 2

Bingo Game

30 mins

  • Distribute bingo cards and pens to each student.
  • Explain that each square on the bingo card contains a fact or question related to the counselor or students.
  • Students must mingle and ask questions to fill in their bingo cards.
  • The first few students to complete a row, column, or diagonal shout 'Bingo!' and win a small prize.
  • Encourage students to share interesting facts they learned during the game.

Step 3

Debrief and Closure

10 mins

  • Gather students and discuss the experience.
  • Ask students to share one interesting fact they learned about the counselor or a peer.
  • Reflect on how this activity can help build a supportive school environment.
  • Thank students for participating and encourage them to reach out to the counselor if needed.
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Worksheet

Bingo Cards

These printable bingo cards are designed for the 'Counselor Meet and Greet Bingo' game. Each card contains different facts or questions related to the counselor and students.




Has visited more than 3 countries







Plays a musical instrument







Has a pet







Favorite subject is math







Has met a celebrity







Speaks more than one language







Has been at the school for more than 5 years







Enjoys hiking







Has a unique hobby







Favorite color is blue







Has siblings







Loves to read







Has a favorite sports team







Enjoys cooking







Has a favorite movie genre




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